April 21 / 17.45 Musselburgh

17.45

Good

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  • 1m 0f 2y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

1st
1 (7)
Ice Max

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1715-1 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to comfortable success at Bath (1m, heavy; off 8lb lower) on seasonal debut, adding to his 2yo wins at Catterick; the only runner who has the benefit of recent match practice and has to be feared despite going right-handed for the first time.
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4th

3

(6)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 1

14:40 Epsom

Ice Max

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Very useful performer whose good-ground form includes a close second in this race last year and respectable sixth to stablemate Boiling Point at Goodwood latest start; has registered the majority of wins on softer, notably in Group 2 in 2024 and Listed grade in 2025 (both 1m); major player.

5/1

6th

1

(4)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

16:17 Goodwood

Ice Max

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Won the Celebration Mile at Goodwood in 2024; creditable third, faring best of the runners who came off steady pace, in Group 2 at Chester (good) upped to 1m2f last time; unexposed at this distance and enters calculations despite carrying a 3lb penalty for Listed success (1m, soft) last autumn.

7/2

3rd

3

(3)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 1

14:35 Chester

Ice Max

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Ended last season with a pair of 1m victories, the latest in a Nottingham Listed event (soft); not totally disgraced when fifth of eight in a Group 3 at Dusseldorf (1m, heavy) on last month's return, but that does indicate his limitations; races beyond an extended 1m for the first time; stable also runs Royal Rhyme.

20/1

7/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2325-

Last run: 170 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Related to some good performers for the Johnston stable; showed ability in 7f novice events last season, notably when close second at Ayr (good to soft) on two occasions; should progress now handicapping and upped in trip; commands respect.
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7th

3

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 185y

19:40 Killarney

Individualism

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: E McNamara

Dual winner for Charlie Johnston; fair effort on his stable debut in a maiden hurdle here in May; booking of Billy Lee suggests better is expected today.

7/1

6th

6

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:53 Killarney

Individualism

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

One of three for trainer; won twice on the Flat for Charlie Johnston on good ground; rated 83 in that sphere; signed off British career with a tailed off finish at Hamilton in September; makes hurdling/stable debut now in a first-time tongue tie.

11/1

3

(4)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

15:35 Hamilton

Individualism

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Acts on good to soft but both wins (at 1m3f and about 1m) on good; ran up to his best when a close second of seven at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) in August but needs to pull out more against in-form rivals.

13/2

9/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 221-

Last run: 159 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Successful at Newcastle (7f, AW) on final 2yo start, taking form figures to 221 and beating a subsequent dual scorer; ran well over 1m (on heavy ground) the time before; the type to progress further and do well in handicaps this term; solid claims.
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4th

2

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:43 Perth

Johnny Ringo

11st 8lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won juvenile hurdle at Musselburgh (1m7f, soft) on New Year's Day and made the frame in Listed race and series final over that C&D on next two starts (both good to soft); has fitness to prove after six-month absence but could still have more improvement to come over hurdles.

11/2

4th

2

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 2

15:20 Musselburgh

Johnny Ringo

11st 13lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell

Fairly useful Flat racer who beat Maple to open his hurdling account here (1m7f, soft) in January and has since been placed in a Listed race over that trip here (good to soft); likely to make his presence felt.

5/2

3rd

4

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 1

13:42 Musselburgh

Johnny Ringo

11st 0lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Upped in class but has Musselburgh form, having raced over C&D in both attempts over hurdles, winning the latest; still unexposed in this sphere and could go well.

14/1

Form: 815- BF

Last run: 213 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Thrice raced (over 6f) as a juvenile, clear best form when scoring at Ripon (good) on second occasion; not a particularly solid option and has something to prove off this opening mark upped 2f in distance.
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11

(6)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:30 Nottingham

Power Of Zeus

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Harriet Bethell

4yo who went the wrong way for Brian Ellison and there's been no revival in his two races for new yard; has now finished last on his last four outings; off nearly three months again and tries his first headgear.

33/1

11

(6)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:30 Nottingham

Power Of Zeus

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Harriet Bethell

4yo who went the wrong way for Brian Ellison and there's been no revival in his two races for new yard; has now finished last on his last four outings; off nearly three months again and tries his first headgear.

33/1

8/1

Form: 512-

Last run: 227 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Well-held second over 1m at Carlisle on last appearance (gelded since) but may still have more to offer; scored comfortably at Thirsk (7f, good) the time before; represents last year's winning stable and is interesting on handicap debut.
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19th

3

(2)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Silent Move

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Inconsistent and has failed to shine on last two starts but may have been unsuited by soft ground then Tapeta; runner-up at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) in August then fifth of 15 at Thirsk (7f, good) where he was denied a clear run, and it will be no surprise if he bounces back with a big effort.

20/1

5th

11

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Silent Move

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

Three turf wins to his name; patchy record in 2025 though and others are more appealing in today's field.

10/1

1

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

17:15 Ayr

Silent Move

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Looked unfortunate when beaten less than a length into second of seven at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) last month and didn't enjoy a clear run when fifth of 15 at Thirsk (7f, good) since; acts on ground ranging from good to firm to good to soft; still 2lb below last winning mark; a player.

5/1

Form: 0311-

Last run: 159 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Struggled in 5f turf event on debut, then showed good progress over 7f on AW at Newcastle in the autumn, winning the last twice; gelded since; likely to stay an easy 1m and has possibilities provided he sustains improvement back on grass.
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8th

6

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Beverley

Venture Capital

8st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Below par in three AW outings this year but is well treated on last year's turf exploits if first-time blinkers spark him back to life.

9/1

11th

8

(11)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Venture Capital

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Below par in two AW outings this year but might have been building up his fitness and this former course scorer is starting to look well treated on the pick of last year's turf form; no shock were he to bounce back to form.

12/1

7th

9

(9)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:02 Southwell (AW)

Venture Capital

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Got the better of Pilgrim at Ripon (5f, good) last April off a mark 2lb higher than today's, and he ended the season with some solid placed efforts; faded at Newcastle (5f, AW) last month on his first start for 111 days but he may well have needed it.

10/1

Form: 23218- D

Last run: 190 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Made all for comfortable win at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in September, opening his account, then paid the price for setting stronger fractions at York; gelded since; chance partly depends on how fast he goes at the front end.
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2nd

9

(3)

11th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:42 Nottingham

Swift Salian

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Two solid runner-up efforts in 2026 and he won't mind what the weather does; sneaking up the weights but no obvious reason why he wouldn't give it another good go.

8/1

2nd

6

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Swift Salian

9st 10lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won two in a row last May/June (8.3f/1m1f, good/soft) and beaten just a head on this month's reappearance at Pontefract (1m, good to soft); this front-runner has a progressive profile and is one to consider today.

6/1

Form: 6421-

Last run: 173 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Steady progress last term culminated in Newcastle success (7f, AW; awarded the race due to suffering interference) on handicap debut; gelded since; faces a stiffer task off 7lb higher upped two grades but may improve further.
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6th

8

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Arantes Nascimento

9st 11lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Arrives in top form after a 7f win at Kempton and two second places over 6f; hard to knock and should be thereabouts.

13/2

2nd

2

(6)

9th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:18 Salisbury

Arantes Nascimento

9st 8lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Unraced on soft; 2-14 on the AW (wins over 7f) compared to 0-11 on turf but it was a good effort when second of ten at Newmarket (6f, good) 24 days ago; contender if handling conditions.

5/1

2nd

7

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

Arantes Nascimento

9st 3lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Runner-up three times in a row over 7f on AW in the winter and returned to form with a win at Kempton (7f, AW) last month; unproven over 6f and 0-10 on turf, but placed on grass a few times and is not ruled out.

10/1

Non-runners

Cerulean Bay

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £5.30
Straight Forecast £4.93
Tricast £18.10
Trifecta £27.30

Selections

THE NORTH:

Individualism

RP RATINGS:

Ice Max

SPOTLIGHT:

Johnny Ringo

TOPSPEED:

Power Of Zeus

The Star:

Venture Capital

Daily Record:

Silent Move

Telegraph:

Cerulean Bay

D Express:

Johnny Ringo

The Times:

Individualism

The Guardian:

Individualism

Daily Mirror:

Individualism

POSTDATA:

Ice Max

The Sun:

Ice Max